Deck the Halls Christmas Sale

Gouache Paint Sets and Gifts for Christmas

Gouache is having a moment, and it deserves every bit of it. Flat, velvety, matte colour that looks incredible in sketchbooks and even better on camera. Shop gouache sets on sale for Christmas, including HIMI jelly gouache, Holbein artist gouache and everything in between.

The perfect gift for illustrators, sketchbook lovers and the teen who has been sending you painting videos all year.

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*Up to 70% off selected products across the Deck the Halls sale. While stocks last, exclusions may apply.

 

The Art Shed Christmas gouache sale covers jelly gouache, tube gouache and artist grade gouache sets, including HIMI and Holbein, with Deck the Halls savings on selected lines and fast delivery Australia wide. Gouache is an opaque, water based paint that dries to a smooth matte finish, which makes it a favourite for illustration, design and sketchbook art.

How to Choose a Gouache Gift

  • Beginners and teens. HIMI jelly gouache sets. The colour sits in handy little cups inside a case, so they can open it and start painting straight away.
  • Illustrators. Artist gouache such as Holbein for rich, even, highly opaque colour.
  • Sketchbook lovers. Pair gouache with a mixed media or watercolour sketchbook that handles water.
  • Gouache or watercolour? Both are water based. Watercolour is transparent and glowing, while gouache is opaque and flat, so you can paint light colours over dark.

★ Art Shed Staff Tip

Gouache reactivates with water once it is dry. Brilliant for fixing mistakes, less brilliant if you scrub over the top. Build light layers and let each one dry first.

Shop gouache from brands including HIMI, Mont Marte, Winsor & Newton and Holbein.

Why buy from Art Shed?

Family owned and artist run. Named Best Online Art Supplies Retailer Australia 2026 and backed by 15,000+ five star reviews. Genuine stock from authorised Australian suppliers, fast delivery Australia wide, and stores in Moorabbin and West End.

 

Questions About Gouache

What is gouache paint?

Gouache is an opaque water based paint with a high pigment load and a matte finish. It handles like watercolour but covers like acrylic, and it can be rewetted after drying.

What is jelly gouache?

Jelly gouache has a thicker, jelly-like consistency and usually comes in small cups arranged in a carry case. HIMI is the best known brand. It is easy to use, highly pigmented and hugely popular with teens and sketchbook artists.

Is gouache good for beginners?

Yes. Gouache is forgiving because it is opaque, so mistakes can be painted over, and it cleans up with water. A jelly gouache set is one of the easiest ways to start painting.

What paper should I use for gouache?

Use a heavier paper that handles water, such as watercolour paper or mixed media paper of around 200 to 300gsm. Thin drawing paper will buckle.

Where can I buy gouache in Australia?

Art Shed Online is a family owned, artist run Australian art supplies retailer that ships HIMI jelly gouache, Holbein and more Australia wide, with stores in Moorabbin in Melbourne and West End in Brisbane. Everything is genuine stock from authorised Australian suppliers, never grey imports.